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Guide to Human Carpal Bone Anatomy Study Guide

This guide covers the agonist and antagonist muscle actions involved in the movements of the elbow, wrist, and forearm. It details flexion, extension, pronation, supination, radial deviation, and ulnar deviation, providing a foundational understanding of human kinesiology.

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Forearm and Hand Structure Identification

Forearm and Hand Structures

Identification of forearm and hand structures including ligaments, nerves, muscles, and anatomical landmarks.

  • Hypothenar eminence
  • Annular ligament
  • Ulnar nerve
  • Interosseous membrane
  • Flexor retinaculum
  • Extensor retinaculum
  • Palmar aponeurosis
  • Radial artery
  • Anatomical snuffbox
  • Carpal tunnel
  • Wad of Three
  • Flexor Digitorum Superficialis
  • Flexor Digitorum Profundus
  • Flexor Pollicis Longus
  • Scaphoid

Anatomy of Human Carpal Bones

Scapular, Shoulder, Forearm, and Wrist Movements

Scapular and Shoulder Joint Movements

Details on joint motion, agonist prime movers, and antagonists for scapular and shoulder movements.

  • Scapular Elevation
  • Scapular Depression
  • Scapular Protraction
  • Scapular Retraction
  • Shoulder Flexion
  • Shoulder Extension
  • Shoulder Adduction
  • Shoulder Internal Rotation
  • Shoulder External Rotation
  • Agonist Prime Mover
  • Antagonist

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